1.
chance of precipitation; probability of rain
the likelihood of rainfall or other precipitation in a given area during a specified time period, expressed as a percentage
今日の降水確率は三十パーセントです。
Today's chance of rain is thirty percent.
降水確率が高いので傘を持っていこう。
The chance of rain is high, so let's bring an umbrella.
午後の降水確率は六十パーセントに上がる見込みです。
The afternoon chance of rain is expected to rise to sixty percent.
A standard term used in Japanese weather forecasts. Expressed as a percentage in increments of ten (0%, 10%, 20%, etc.). This is one of the most frequently encountered weather terms in daily life.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 降水確率が高い: high chance of rain
- 降水確率が低い: low chance of rain
- 降水確率ゼロパーセント: zero percent chance of rain
- 午前の降水確率: morning precipitation probability
ETYMOLOGY:
Composed of 降水 (precipitation) and 確率 (probability). 降水 covers all forms including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
RELATED TERMS:
- 天気予報: weather forecast
- 降水量: amount of precipitation
- 気温: temperature